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The Tell-Tale Signs Of The Real Santa Claus
By Fiona McKim on 10/11/2011 18:45:17
Shhh! How to avoid tipping off your curious child to the truth about Christmas
1. Jolly, rotund and hardworking, Santa is clearly a man who enjoys the hearty seasonal fare provided by excitable children on Christmas Eve. The evidence of St Nicholas’ sizeable appetite can be seen on Christmas morning when the previous evening
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A white Christmas
By Junior on 05/08/2011 15:33:18
What could be more idyllic than waking up on Christmas morn to be greeted by snow-tipped mountains in the Alps?
with childcare where your children will be entertained with snowman competitions or the famous Ski Famille Winter Olympics. Prices over Christmas start from £1,115 per adult and £965 per child.For details, visit www.skifamille.co.ukYou may also enjoy reading
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How to have a harmonious Christmas
By Junior on 05/12/2012 11:46:00
Prevent a meltdown with these festive family tips
children are fractious children. Give them a run in the park and let them throw stones in the river. You'll have the whole place to yourself, as all the other families will be busy killingone another indoors.• Keep diversions handy. Christmas crackers
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Preview Christmas 2012 at House of Fraser
By Laura Richards on 12/07/2012 16:22:20
House of Fraser looks to the past for ‘shabby chic’ Christmas inspiration
Presents galoreHouse of Fraser put on a show as decadent as you’d expect at it's Christmas 2012 press preview, unveiling a range of decorative styles to brighten up the household this festive season. Its Frosty theme combines heritage tweed
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Christmas markets in Europe
By Junior on 08/08/2011 10:34:35
Get your family into the festive spirit at some of Europe’s Christmas markets
. Stay at the Excelsior Hotel Ernst from €230 per night (www.excelsiorhotelernst.com).If you love shopping then you may also wish to read Shop till you drop from Delhi to New York in our Tips & Advice section.
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M&S Christmas press day!
By Junior on 16/07/2009 16:08:00
Today Junior went to Marks & Spencer’s 2009 christmas press day. Held at Two Temple Place on the banks of the River Thames.Visitors were greeted by a life-sized snowman made out of flowers; The entrance was decorated like a mystical grotto leading
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Joe Blogs: Skylanders Rule!
By Joe on 28/11/2012 12:22:15
Smart Boy About Town mingles with the monsters at London Zoo for the launch of Skylanders Giants
for action.If you have a boy of a certain age in mind for Christmas pressies, then Skylanders is my tip!Love JxxJoe's wardrobe: T-shirt by Mini Boden; jeans by H&M; leather high tops by Mini Boden.
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Five Crafty Christmas Tree Trimmings
By Fiona McKim on 15/11/2011 13:12:10
Spruce up your Yule tree with these creative tips
, discover Junior’s pick of the best Christmas craft kits.Feeling inspired? A crafty course at ArtisON in North Yorkshire could be just the ticket. This popular arts centre offers a variety of creative courses including Christmas Decorations, vintage
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Action-Packed Superhero Books for Boys big and small
By Catherine O'Dolan on 18/12/2012 17:10:41
For boyish bookworms with a trainspotter mentality, these encyclopedic tomes dedicated to collectible figures should go down a treat
SKYLANDERS GIANTS OFFICIAL STRATEGY GUIDE (Brady Games, £12.99)Skylanders Giants: Two words guaranteed to send shivers of excitement down the spine of boys of a certain age, Skylanders is proving to be the big craze this Christmas. This book reads
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Everything you need to know about your child's reading
By Fiona McKim on 30/11/2012 11:47:05
From expert tips to storybook heroes we bring you a bounty of reading materials
you are raising a mini Matilda or your child needs a bit more encouragement to get her nose in a book, we present to you a litany of our literary loves. Your family’s reading adventure begins here!Education and development -Tips and advice to kick
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